Traveling Rigging Foreman - Lead Heavy Lifting Projects

Orion Placement; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a seasoned rigging supervisor to lead daily rigging and heavy lifting operations on large projects across Kentucky and surrounding states. You will assign crew, coordinate equipment, and ensure safe, efficient execution.

This remote-based role requires 5+ years of rigging and 2+ years of foreman or leadership, with extensive travel. You will partner with customers and office teams to plan mobilization and deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of rigging and/or heavy lifting experience.
• 2+ years of foreman, crew leader, or comparable field leadership experience.
• Extensive travel availability and willingness to work at project sites across Kentucky, surrounding states, and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rigging and heavy lifting operations while assigning crew members to ensure efficient use of manpower and equipment.
• Establish and enforce safe work standards, operating procedures, and project expectations.
• Develop detailed project scopes, identify operational needs, and coordinate work schedules.
• Manage day-to-day field operations and ensure projects stay on track.
• Coordinate with customers, project teams, and office personnel regarding scheduling, mobilization, equipment, and crew requirements.
• Identify equipment needs and coordinate with dispatch to ensure equipment reaches the job site when needed.
• Maintain clear communication between field operations, customers, and internal teams throughout each project.
• Lead by example in maintaining safe work practices, completing Job Hazard Analyses, and following required safety procedures and training.
• Work effectively in outdoor environments and adapt to changing weather and job-site conditions.
• Support demanding heavy lifting and rigging projects requiring physical strength, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Skills

Rigging leadership

Heavy lifting experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

Gantry systems

Strand jacks

Jack and slide systems

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a seasoned rigging supervisor to lead daily rigging and heavy lifting operations on large projects across Kentucky and surrounding states. You will assign crew, coordinate equipment, and ensure safe, efficient execution.

This remote-based role requires 5+ years of rigging and 2+ years of foreman or leadership, with extensive travel. You will partner with customers and office teams to plan mobilization and deliveries.